Stonepastures by Eleanor Stuart

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Author Stuart, Eleanor, 1876-1920
Title Stonepastures
Original Publication United States: D. Appleton and Company,1895.
Note Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Stonepastures" by Eleanor Stuart is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in an industrial town called Soot City, focusing on characters like Emma Butte and August Jarlsen as they navigate the complexities of love, labor, and hardship in a community marked by poverty and labor unrest. The novel delves into themes of resilience, the social dynamics of working-class life, and the struggles of women in a male-dominated environment. The opening of "Stonepastures" introduces us to the grim setting of Soot City, characterized by its lack of streets and the harsh conditions faced by its inhabitants, particularly the workers involved in dangerous professions. Emma, a barber, is engaged to Jarlsen, a good-hearted Swede employed at the local plant. Their lives take a tragic turn when a mining accident leaves Jarlsen gravely injured, prompting the townsfolk to conduct a mock funeral in a bizarre blend of superstition and tradition. Through detailed descriptions, the opening establishes a palpable atmosphere of hardship, the bonds of community, and the underground currents of social tension, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead for Emma as she confronts both the loss of her fiancé and the manipulative Quarry, who covets her attention. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Pennsylvania -- Fiction
Subject Mines and mineral resources -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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